Past Meeting Files

The club publishes the video and handouts for most of the General Club Meetings. 3M is blocking access to Google Drive files when you try to access them from the 3M Network or with a 3M Device. You will see a message "Sorry, you don't have permission to visit this site. Website Blocked". The 3M PCC uses Google Drive to provide access to PDF files like the PCC Survey, and Past Meeting Handouts on the PCC Web site. You can not access these files when connected using a 3M Laptop or on the 3M Network. If you do not have another device to view or download, Contact Us and we can send the file. We have not found a solution to provide access to these files for everyone on any network (employees or retired). We would need a site to upload the files and provide a link that everyone can get to. If you know of a free solution we could use to provide access, Contact Us.

• 2024 Apr - Scams & Cyber Threats II by Tom Kreuzer, How to Spot Scams and Threats, Tools & Tips to keep you safe.  Video   Handout

• 2024 Mar - Mac SIG by Mike Griffin,  Apple Updates Video use passcode: 4cPm#+3N

• 2024 Mar - Are Your Pictures Boring? by Jim Beardsley, Tips for better Pictures, Better camera Apps, Creative Editing tools & Apps  Video   Handout

• 2024 Feb - Mac SIG by Mike Griffin did not get recorded.  

• 2024 Feb - Online Security & Passwords by Tom Kreuzer, Password Manager, Passkeys, Tips.  Video   Handout

• 2024 Jan - Mac SIG by Mike Griffin,  Free Geek & updates Video use passcode: YP4#i0G@

• 2024 Jan - Future Tech & Trends by Tom Kreuzer, (Phone, tablet, Chromebook, laptop, desktop), Pros and Cons, Future trends.  Video   Handout

• 2024 Jan - PCC Club Survey Results.by Tom Kreuzer. Thanks to everyone who responded to the survey of PCC that was done in December 2023. The survey was sent to 104 current members and we received 53 surveys back.

• 2023 Dec - Mac SIG by Mike Griffin, Apple tech updates Video use passcode: t2@$C8g!

• 2023 Dec - Smart Devices by Tom Kreuzer,  Devices (Alexa, lights, cameras, etc.), Features & What I use.  Video   Handout

• 2023 Nov - Mac SIG by Mike Griffin, Apple tech updates Video use passcode: %m$05t&N

• 2023 Nov - Tech Equipment Buying by Tom Kreuzer, What is Popular/Holiday Ideas, Where to buy, Check prices . Video   Handout

• 2023 Oct - Mac SIG by Mike Griffin, Apple tech updates Video use passcode: 2x&Inbi#

• 2023 Oct - Smartphone Security Tips by Tom Kreuzer, Phone Setup, Backup, Passwords, Lost or Stolen Phone. Video   Handout

• 2023 Sep - Mac SIG by Mike Griffin, New iPhone 15 and iOS 17 with other tech updates Video use passcode: pyD9!+u+

• 2023 Sep - YouTube (Video & More) by Tom Kreuzer, 1 Billion Videos Library, Something for everyone (Creators & Viewers). Video   Handout

• 2023 Aug -  Scams & Cyber Threats by Tom Kreuzer, How to Spot Scams and Threats, Security & Password Management, Tips. Video   Handout

• 2023 Jul -  Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Tom Kreuzer, Why is it important?, Friend or Foe. Video  Handout

• 2023 Jul - 3M PCC Dinner Summer Celebration at Green Mill. Thanks to Tom Kreuzer, Mike Griffin, and John Stofko for the wonderful photos. The link points to a Google Photo Album which is open to anyone. Thanks to everyone on the board and especially to Paula. Linda thanks for the prizes. Photos

• 2023 Jun - Organize & Store Digital Documents by Tom Kreuzer, Gather Your Important Documents,  Set Up a Filing System,  Where to store. Video  Handout

• 2023 May -Setting Up a New PC by Tom Kreuzer, What to do to the old PC, What is do on the new, Tips to setup and move data. Video  Handout

• 2023 Apr - Identity Theft & The Dark Web by Tom Kreuzer, What is Identity Theft, What is the Dark Web, Tips to Protect Yourself. Video  Handout

• 2023 Mar - Solid State Drive & RAM by Tom Kreuzer, What to look for when upgrading or buying new, HDD vs SSD. Video  Handout

• 2023 Feb - Best Phone & Tablet Apps by Tom Kreuzer, 300+ New and Popular Apps, From Cooking to Weather, Most are free. Video  Handout  Spreadsheet

• 2023 Jan - Smartwatches for Everyone by Tom Kreuzer, Lots of options and functions. Video  Handout

• 2023 Jan - PCC Club Survey Results.by Tom Kreuzer. Thanks to everyone who responded to the survey of PCC that was done in December 2022. The survey was sent to 109 current members and we received 46 surveys back.

• 2022 Dec - Why are my devices slow by Tom Kreuzer, Tips to diagnose and speedup your devices. Video Handout

• 2022 Nov - Tech Equipment Buying by Tom Kreuzer, What is Popular/Holiday Ideas, Where to buy, Check prices. Video  Handout

• 2022 Oct - TV Streaming Services by Tom Kreuzer, What is it (Live, On-Demand, DVR), Services - YouTube, Hulu, Sling, DirecTV, Netflix, etc. Video  Handout

• 2022 Sep - Digital Note-Taking with OneNote by Tom Kreuzer,  Why use a note package instead of a word processor,  Show Microsoft OneNote which is free to use on any device. Video  Handout

• 2022 Aug - Digitize Old Photos, Slides, & Negs by Tom Kreuzer, Convert and Organize your Memories, What I use: Sites, Software, & Devices. Video  Handout

• 2022 Jul - eCalendar Tips & Tricks by Tom Kreuzer, Electronic Calendar (phone, tablet, PC, Smart Device), What can it do for you, Events, reminders, tasks, and Share calendars with friends, family, and Alexa. Video  Handout

• 2022 Jun - Smart Devices by Tom Kreuzer, Devices (Thermostat, lights, locks, cameras, etc.), Features, What I have. Video  Handout

• 2022 May - Backing up your computer by Tom Kreuzer, What to Back Up, Where to Back Up, How to Back Up (Options for Various Devices/Data). Video  Handout

• 2022 Apr - Security & Passwords by Tom Kreuzer, Why you need a Password Manager, Tips to keep you safe at home. Video  Handout

• 2022 Mar - Smartphone to Car Interface by Tom Kreuzer, Basic Phone Connection, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto. Video  Handout

• 2022 Feb - Scams & Cyber Threats by Tom Kreuzer, Common Scams, Tips to Protect Yourself. Video Handout

• 2022 Jan - Home Networking by Tom Kreuzer, Modem and Wi-Fi Router, Range Extender and Mesh networks, Router Setup and security. Video  Handout

• 2022 Jan - PCC Club Survey Results.by Tom Kreuzer. Thanks to everyone who responded to the survey of PCC that was done in December 2021. The survey was sent to 113 current members and we received 51 surveys back.

• 2021 Dec - Future Technologies and Trends by Tom Kreuzer, Phone, tablet, Chromebook, laptop, desktop, Future trends. Video  Handout

• 2021 Nov - PC Equipment Buying by Tom Kreuzer, Where to buy, Check prices, What is Popular/Holiday Ideas. Video  Handout

• 2021 Oct - eMail Tips & Tricks by Tom Kreuzer, From Basic to Advance eMail, How to Search, Organize, and more, Take control of your eMail. Video  Handout

• 2021 Sep - Summer Photo Sharing by Paula Tuebo Munkelwitz, Show how to save your favorite pictures to free software and create photo books in Shutterfly. PCC  Photo Book link:  https://www.shutterfly.com/share-product/?shareid=9bb1ccd3-519f-49e5-a36c-90b5d5995d40&cid=SHARPRDWEBMPRLNK   Video

• 2021 Aug - Microsoft Office & Alternatives by Tom Kreuzer, Paid and Free - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Alternatives, Apps, sites, Google Docs, etc. Video  Handout

• 2021 July - Podcasts by Tom Kreuzer, What are they & How to Listen. Video  Handout

• 2021 July - Windows 11 and Q&A by Tom Kreuzer. Video

• 2021 June - Voice & Video Assistants by Tom Kreuzer, History & How They Work, My Favorite Voice & Video Commands. Video  Handout

• 2021 May - Best Software for PC Desktop and Laptop by Tom Kreuzer, Software I Use, Top Downloads from CNET. Video  Handout

• 2021 Apr - Financial Packages or Sites by Tom Kreuzer, Quicken, GNU, Mint, Bank apps, and Others, One Size Does Not Fit All. Video  Handout

• 2021 Mar - Do I need a VPN "Virtual Private Network" by Tom Kreuzer, What is a VPN, Pros, Cons.  Video  Handout

• 2021 Feb - Smart TV by Tom Kreuzer, What can they do?, Apps, Streaming, Voice Assistant linking, Internet. Video  Handout

• 2021 Jan -  Cloud Storage by Tom Kreuzer, Security, Private Cloud, Public Cloud, or Home Cloud, Backup, Data and Apps. Video  Handout

• 2021 Jan - PCC Club Survey Results by Tom Kreuzer. Thanks to everyone who responded to the survey of PCC that was done in December 2020. The survey was sent to 119 current members and we received 58 surveys back.

• 2020 Dec -  Basics of Coding by Tom Kreuzer, Most People Code Without Knowing It Today, Make Your Life Better and Easier, Scripts, Programs, Procedures, Macros, etc. Video  Handout

• 2020 Dec 01 -  Special Info on COVIDawareMN App by Tom Kreuzer  Video

• 2020 Nov -  Holiday Gift Ideas by Tom Kreuzer, What is Popular. Video

• 2020 Oct - Chromebook PC by Tom Kreuzer, What they do well, What they do not do well.  Video  Handout

• 2020 Sep - How to Find Help or Learning by Tom Kreuzer, How and Where to Search, Manuals, Tutorials, and Help, Troubleshooting Tips. Video  Handout

• 2020 Aug -  Best Interesting Phone and Tablet Software by Tom Kreuzer, Cover new and popular Apps, Video  Handout  Spreadsheet

• 2020 July -  Security & Passwords by Tom Kreuzer, Why you need a Password Manager, Tools & Tips to keep you safe at home. Video  Handout 

• 2020 June - Better Smartphone Photography by Jim Beardsley, Tips, Tricks and Tools. Video  No Handout 

• 2020 May - Communications off Grid by Chuck Scott, Why in the world would anyone care about communication other than via a mobile phone?, True Stories, How Off Grid Communication Works. Video  No Handout

• 2020 April - Backing up your computer by Jim Homan, What to Back Up, Where to Back Up, How to Back Up (Options for Various Devices/Data). Video  Handout

• 2020 April Special - Convert B&W to Color Photos by Tom Kreuzer, Informal talk on converting, Use MyHeritage service free till Apr 22, 2020, See New April e-Bytes article on converting. Video  eBytes

• 2020 March - Video Calling and Conferencing by Tom Kreuzer, Staying connected during the Coronavirus Pandemic, Basics & Features, Most Popular Apps/Services. Video  Handout

• 2020 February -  Prepping Your Devices for Traveling by Mike Griffin, Cellphone, iPad, PC configuration, From GPS, special APPs, to Sim Card and continental coverage, Cyber Café, WIFI to Cellular considerations, Tobacco Shop, one stop shops for phone plans. Video No Handout

• 2020 January Mac SIG From Mitch Stary - Thanks for the opportunity Tuesday to present to the Mac SIG on how to capture streaming audio with the Mac  I modified the presentation to include some of the feedback given, such as how to reset the system when done and David's suggested use of WireTap Studio as an alternative. (Apparently the publisher has gone out of business, but I found the program still available for download from the Internet Archive.) I've also created another document showing how to enable built-in Mac audio effects in Audacity.

• 2020 January - SmartPhone, Tablet, Laptop, and Desktop Trends by Tom Kreuzer, What does each do good, What does each do not so good, Trends. Video   Handout

• 2020 January -  PCC Club Survey Results. Thanks to everyone who responded to the survey of PCC that was done in December 2019. The survey was sent to 119 current members and we received 55 surveys back.

• 2019 December - Create - Edit - Publish Video by Tom Kreuzer, Create Video Tips, Simple Edits, Publish/Share. Video  Handout

• 2019 November - Holiday Gift Ideas by Tom Kreuzer, A free pizza lunch with pop was served at this meeting. Video 

• 2019 October - Smart Devices by Tom Kreuzer, Devices (Thermostat, lights, locks, cameras, etc.), Features, What I have. Video  Handout

• 2019 September - 5G and Hotspots by Tom Kreuzer, 5G as an option to Comcast/CenturyLink Home Internet, Smartphone Tethering/Hotspots.  Video  Handout

• 2019 August -  Identity Theft & The Dark Web by Tom Kreuzer, What is Identity Theft, What is the Dark Web, Tips to Protect Yourself. Video  Handout

• 2019 July -  Open Session for Member Questions by Tom Kreuzer, Video  No Handouts

• 2019 July - Nice to see everyone on Wed July 17, 2019 at the 3M Picnic. Weather was hot, but no rain. Thanks to Jim Beardsley, John Stofko, Dann Holter, and Kenn Carlson for taking photos. The link points to a Google Photo Album which is open to anyone. Thanks to the Stan Miller, Linda Brown, Jim Homan, Mike Griffin, Jim White, Tom Kreuzer, Chuck Scott, Chuck Scott, Robert Lee, David Broberg, Bonnie Matter, Al Rivard, Ed Jacobson and anyone I missed for all their help. Photos

• 2019 June - Selecting a Tablet by Tom Kreuzer, Tablet Features, Things to Consider.  Video  Handout

• 2019 May -  Legal Software & Sites by Tom Kreuzer, Will, Living Trust, DPOA, Health Care Directive, etc., Cake - End of Life Plan.  Video  Handout

• 2019 April - Viruses & Security by Tom Kreuzer, Free sandwich lunch will be served, AntiVirus and AntiSpyware Software, Tools & Tips to keep you safe at home.  Video  Handout

• 2019 March - Home Networking by Tom Kreuzer, Modem and Wi-Fi Router, Range Extender and Mesh networks, Router Setup and security.  Video  Handout

• 2019 February - PC Declutter by Tom Kreuzer, What to keep or delete (eMail, bills, statements, etc.), Organize what you keep, Reduce paper. Video  Handout

• 2019 January - How to Choose a Printer  by Tom Kreuzer & Chuck Scott, Ink Jet vs Laserjet, B&W vs Color, Options to look for. Video  Handout

• 2019 January - PCC Club Survey Results. Thanks to everyone who responded to the survey of PCC that was done in December 2018. The survey was sent to 127 current members and we received 62 surveys back.

If you want info on the following meetings, use the "Contact Us" and let us know.

• Dec 18 – Cloud Storage by Tom Kreuzer

• Nov 18 - Holiday Gift Ideas by Tom Kreuzer

• Oct 18 -  Past Technology - by Everyone & Tom Kreuzer

• Sep 18 - Future Device Technology - by Tom Kreuzer

• Aug 18 - Internet TV by Tom Kreuzer

• Jul 18 – None Picnic

• Jun 18 - Venmo and Zelle money transfers by Paul Ebert

• May 18 - Pyle Negative & Slide Scanner by Tom Kreuzer

• Apr 18 -  Bluetooth by Mike Griffin and Jim Homan

• Mar 18 -  How to Make Your SmartPhone/Tablet Battery Last Longer by Chuck Scott

• Feb 18 - Linux Desktop OS By Bob Budewitz, Jeff Shaw, and Tom Kreuzer

• Jan 18 - Best Software for PC Desktop and Laptop by Tom Kreuzer

• Dec 17 - My Desktop PC Died, Now What? by Tom Kreuzer

• Nov 17 - Holiday Gift Ideas by Tom Kreuzer

• Oct 17 - Best Software for Tablets and Smartphones by Tom Kreuzer

• Sep 17 - Why is my PC Slow / Optimizing Windows by Tom Kreuzer

• Aug 17 - Digital Photo with Picasa and Google Photos by Tom Kreuzer

• July 17 - None Picnic

• Jun 17 - File Backup by Tom Kreuzer

• May 17 - Home Networking by Tom Kreuzer

• Apr 17 - Amazon Echo, Dot, and Google Home by Mike Griffin & Tom Kreuzer

• Mar 17 - Password Management by Jim Homan

• Feb 17 - Tax Preparation by Tom Kreuzer

• Jan 17 - Financial Packages or Sites by Tom Kreuzer

• Dec 16 - Best Software for Tablets and Smartphones by Tom Kreuzer

• Nov 16 - Holiday Gift Ideas by Tom Kreuzer

• Oct 16 - How to Setup Your Home for a Computer by Tom Kreuzer

• Sep 16 - How to Find Help or Learning by Tom Kreuzer

• Aug 16 - Adobe Lightroom Digital Photo Management by Jim Beardsley

• July 16 – Scanning Pictures, Film, & Slides by Tom Kreuzer

• Jun 16 - Digital Photo Management Options by Jim Beardsley

• May 16 - Home Tech Considerations & Options by Paul Ebert & Tom Kreuzer

• Apr 16 - Cloud Storage by James Homan

• Mar 16 - Windows 10 by Tom Kreuzer

• Feb 16 – PCC Club Survey Results by Tom Kreuzer

• Jan 16 – Tax Preparation by Tom Kreuzer

• Dec 15 - Home Networking by Tom Kreuzer 

• Nov 15 - Holiday Gift Ideas by Tom Kreuzer and board

• Oct 15 - Why is my PC Slow / Optimizing Windows 2015 by Tom Kreuzer

• Sep 15 - Internet TV by Tom Kreuzer

• Aug 15 - Backing Up Information by James Homan

• July 15 - Future Device Technology - by Tom Kreuzer

• Jun 15 - Activity Trackers by Tom Kreuzer

• May 15 - Windows 10 by Microsoft Cody Bodin

• Apr 15 - Best Software for Tablets and Smartphones (Part 2 of 2) by Tom Kreuzer

• Mar 15 - Best Software for Tablets and Smartphones (Part 1 of 2) by Tom Kreuzer

• Feb 15 - Viruses & Security by Tom Kreuzer

• Jan 15 - MS Office options by Jim Homan

• Dec 14 - Camera Differences by Tom Kreuzer

• Nov 14 - Holiday Gift Ideas by Tom Kreuzer and board

• Oct 14 - Smart Wearables and the Dilemmas/Opportunities Presented by a Technocentric Culture by Andrew Petrun

• Sep 14 - Digital Photo Management using Google + by Tom Kreuzer 

• Aug 14 - Updating, Migrating & Restoring as you upgrade your PC by Jim Homan

• Jul 14 – Open Session with Questions From Members by Tom Kreuzer

• Jun 14 - Backup Tablets & Phones by Tom Kreuzer

• May 14 - Best Free Apps for Tablets and Smartphones by Tom Kreuzer

• Apr 14 - Home Networking by Tom Kreuzer

• Mar 14 - Smart Devices for the Home by Tom Kreuzer

• Feb 14 - Internet Browsers Differences by Tom Kreuzer

• Jan 14 - Digital Note-Taking with OneNote and Evernote by Andrew Petrun

• Dec 13 - Selecting a tablet by Tom Kreuzer and Paul Ebert

• Nov 13 - Holiday Gift Ideas by Tom Kreuzer and board

• Oct 13 - Take better pictures with a digital camera/smartphone/tablet by Tom Kreuzer

• Sep 13 - Open Source & Web Apps by Andrew Petrun

• Aug 13 - Spyware & Viruses by Tom Kreuzer

• Jul 13 - Cloud Storage by Tom Kreuzer

• Jun 13 - Windows 8 by Tom Kreuzer

• May 13 - Office 365 and Office 2013 by Howard Friedman - Microsoft

• Apr 13 - iTunes 101 by Amy Conger - First Tech

• Mar 13 – Scanning Pictures, Film, & Slides by Tom Kreuzer

• Feb 13 – Digital Video for Sharing on YouTube by Linda Brown

• Jan 13 – Smart Phones and No Contract (Pay As You Go) Service Plans by Jim Homan

• Dec 12 – Windows 8 and Microsoft Surface Overview by Jeff Buller

• Nov 12 - Holiday Gift Ideas by Tom Kreuzer and board

• Oct 12 - 3M Policy on BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to work by Stephen Magnuson

• Sep 12 - Monitors and TVs by Mike Griffin and Jim Homan

• Aug 12 – PC Backup by Tom Kreuzer

• Jul 12 - Personal Information on the Internet by Tom Kreuzer

• Jun 12 - iPad & Tablets, Netbooks, Phones, Laptops, and Desktops by Tom Kreuzer and Board

• May 12 - Best Free Software Downloads by Jim Homan

• Apr 12 - Why is my PC slow? by Tom Kreuzer

• Mar 12 - PCC Survey Results & How to Create a Survey by Tom Kreuzer

• Feb 12 - Creating a Free Website by Tom Kreuzer

• Jan 12 - Tax Prep Software by Linda Brown